The Wildcats are the better team, plain and simple. I respect HC Mark Stoops' career and believe his team will bounce back again on the road at UF.

The Gators are officially all-in on frosh QB DJ Lagway after losing Graham Mertz to a season-ending injury. That's concerning, as Lagway has not been a difference-maker in the passing game aside from the Samford game (29-for-47 passing for 300 yards with two TD and four INTs) and the Wildcats are the best defensive team he's faced. UK ranks 16th in Defensive Havoc and is dominant against the run (10th in rush yards allowed).

The Wildcats don't pose too much of a threat through the air but rank in the top 15 in Rushing Success Rate. That will be enough to move the ball against a Gators defense that struggles against the run, ranking outside the top 90 in EPA and Success Rate.

Bet on Kentucky to win straight-up on Saturday in The Swamp!